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A very rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. An excellent matrix specimen that inludes the opposing tooth mold as well. Excellent preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - shipping weight is 1.9 lbs. International "free shipping" will require supplemental postage.

I11        SIZE:  3" w/ root  (1-1/2" crown) ;  Matrix block is 3.5" x 3.5"

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

A very rare, LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Note - this tooth has a lot of pyrite and the tip is naturally rounded (polished)  which thought to be due to the vertical whipping motion used to slice prey.  Excellent preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

I09        SIZE:  4-1/8" w/ root  (1-7/8" crown) 

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth. This tooth measures 2-1/8".  The enamel has excellent color and patina. Excellent anterior and good posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a wide oval. Minimal hydration cracks with some crack fill. An excllent tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Dawson Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame is included. 

DT02        SIZE:  2-1/8"   (Base: 1-1/8" x 7/8")

Note - Adding 7 T. rex teeth in October 2023.    Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A very rare, Top Quality juvenile premaxillary Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth . This tooth measures 7/8".  The enamel has excellent color and patina. Excellent serrations on the right carina. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. A 100% natural tooth. A top quality premaxillary tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Gem case display is included. 

DT15        SIZE:  7/8"   

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A very rare, High Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth tip. This tooth tip measures 3/4".  The enamel has good color and patina. Very good anterior and posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. A 100% natural tooth. T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Gem case  display is included. 

DT16        SIZE:  3/4"   (Base: 5/8" x 5/16")

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A very rare, LARGE, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth tip. This tooth tip measures 15/16".  The enamel has excellent color and patina. Good anterior and posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a very tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. A 100% natural tooth. T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Gem case  display is included. 

DT14        SIZE:  15/16"   (Base: 3/4" x 9/16")

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A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth. This tooth measures 2-1/16".  The enamel has an excellentl color and patina. Excellent mesial and distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. Tip is repaired. A top quality maxillary tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT05        SIZE: 2-1/16"   (Base: 1-1/16" x 11/16")

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"The CLASSIC BIG DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" A GEM, EXTRA LARGE Drotops megamanicus trilobite on original matrix. A Decemeber 2018 Fossil of the Month. It is beautifully prepared and fully exposed. Preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Incredible detail and completeness. Color is the original black and bronze. Compound eyes are exceptionally preserved showing center dimples. Check out the photos. All natural - an incredible display piece. A Middle Devonian trilobite (380 mya). Museum quality specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. A TOP QUIALITY BIG Moroccan trilobite from Issoumour, Alnif area. One the largest and best Drotops megamanicus that I have seen!

XM44 BoP       Size: 6-1/16"  (3" W)

A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth with a wicked break away; a possible sign of T.rex fighting breakage. This tooth measures 2-1/4". The enamel has excellent color and patina. Excellent anterior and posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a wide oval. One crack. No restoration. A top quality tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Harding, So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT09        SIZE:  2-1/4"   (Base: 7/8" x 1/2"+)

Note - Adding 8 T. rex teeth in March 2024.    Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A very rare, colorful Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth. This tooth measures 2-1/8".  The enamel has an exceptional color and patina. Excellent mesial and distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. 100% natural. A top quality tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT11        SIZE: 2-1/8"   (Base: 1-1/8" x 11/16")

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A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  partially rooted tooth. This tooth measures 15/16".  The enamel has an excellent color and patina. Excellent mesial and distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. 100% natural. A top quality juvenile rooted tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Gem case display is included. 

DT13        SIZE: 15/16"   (Base: 1/2" x 3/8")

Note - Adding 9 T. rex teeth in December 2025.   Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A very rare, MASSIVE, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth. This tooth measures 2".  The enamel has an excellent color and patina. Good mesial and  excellent distal serrations. Base cross-section is a very tall oval; nearly a circle! No repair or restoration. 100% natural. A top quality BIG tooth top! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker frame display is included. 

DT08        SIZE: 2"   (Base: 1-1/8" x 1")

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